Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Scion Presents Customized 2011 iQ at New York Auto Show

As a possible precursor of things to come, Toyota displayed a customized version of the all-new 2011 Scion iQ prepared by Five Axis at the New York International Auto Show.The car's exterior appearance has been beefed up with an aero kit that includes front and rear aprons, side skirts and fender extensions that allow the use of eye-catching 18-inch alloys wrapped in 215/40R18 Yokohama tires.Inside, the special iQ show car gets custom leather-trimmed seats and door inserts and an Ultrasuede EcoDesign headliner.As for the performance upgrades, Five Axis installed a TRD Custom Big Brake Kit and a Tein sports suspension.[Photos by Phil Alex]